Torta Ahogada (Guadalajara Drowned Pork Sandwich)

Step 1 of 6Set the pork to simmer

Put the pork, the halved onion, two of the garlic cloves, the bay leaves and a heaped teaspoon of salt in a deep pot and cover with cold water by 3 cm. Bring slowly to the barest simmer and skim off the grey foam that rises.